2003 Fleer Ultra Vladimir Guerrero Angels #143
Vladimir Guerrero · Fleer (Ultra Brand) · Base Card
Player
Vladimir Guerrero
Set
2003 Fleer Ultra
Year
2003
Card #
#143
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom; surface shows significant light glare which may hide scratches. Being kept in a generic binder sleeve without a penny sleeve typically results in surface 'scuffing' and corner softing.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Fleer (Ultra Brand)
Demand Level
Moderate. Guerrero is a popular Hall of Famer with a strong following, but this is a high-population base card from his post-expos years.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $150-200. (Note: These are rare in high grades due to the foil nameplate being prone to chipping).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies have sold sporadically in the $35-50 range over the last year.
Description
2003 Fleer Ultra Vladimir Guerrero base card featuring a high-gloss finish. The card shows Guerrero in his Anaheim Angels home white uniform at the plate with a catcher in the background. The bottom features a distinctive blue and green holographic foil nameplate and team logo with an arched design.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame outfielder Vladimir Guerrero; notable for the early 2000s Fleer Ultra premium photography and refractive foil nameplate typography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Printing of the holographic foil nameplate is consistent with 2003 Fleer tech. This specific base card is not widely known to be counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Stored in a PVC binder page which can cause surface 'fogging' over time. Visible corner softening on the bottom left. Glossy surfaces from this era are highly susceptible to hairline scratches and 'bricking' (sticking to the plastic).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as a 'buy it now' on eBay or through a COMC (Check Out My Cards) bulk submission. It would also perform well in a Hall of Fame player lot.
Selling Tips
Remove from the binder page carefully to avoid surface peeling. Place in a fresh penny sleeve and top-loader before photographing. Use keywords 'Hall of Fame', 'Angels', and 'Ultra' in the title. Grading is likely not cost-effective unless the card is absolutely flawless.